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1218 Kirkwood Ave, TN · License #123082077 · Center · Child Care
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Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Educator observed (2) photos showing an 11-month old infant in the crib with a blanket over her face, sleeping. LC observed video footage showing a child in the older infants room left inside without another educator for approximately 30 seconds. Educator stated she did not conduct name to face roll call when bringing the children in from the playground.
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Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educator observed (2) photos showing an 11-month old infant in the crib with a blanket over her face, sleeping.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
LC observed video footage showing a child in the older infants room left inside without another educator for approximately 30 seconds.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educator stated she did not conduct name to face roll call when bringing the children in from the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.3: Prevention/response to food allergies
LC did not observe allergies posting in Dragonflies classroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.4: Use of Safe Sleep Practices *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
Infant educator stated she laid a sleeping child on her side in the crib
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.6: Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization)
Educator did not wash and sanitize tables prior to lunch
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Classroom first aid backpack was accessible to children on the playground. The backpack held items labeled "keep out of reach of children".
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.1: Food sanitation procedures followed.
Tables were not washed directly prior to lunch
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.5: Books, pictures, and materials representing people of different races, cultures, ages, abilities, and gender in non- stereotyping roles available for children.
LC did not observe at least (2) materials that represent some form of diversity in the infant room
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.6: Dramatic play materials include items from different cultures.
LC did not observe at least (2) types of dramatic play props representing other cultures/diversity
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.4: Rotation of activities/materials to engage child interest
Materials were not relevant to the current curriculum
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
Children's interests not considered when planning and the lesson plan was posted but was not related to anything observed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
Books were not integrated throughout the classroom learning spaces
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
Curriculum for chosen classroom did not include TNELDS
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Infant educator stated she laid a sleeping 7 month old infant on her side in the crib.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.